Poway City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Peter De Hoff
Candidate for City Council District 3 (incumbent)
Peter De Hoff, the incumbent, is running for Poway City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bob Walder.
Election day: General Municipal Election · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Molecular biology scientist at UC San Diego and Poway District 3 councilmember since his 2022 election.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City Councilman/Scientist
- Endorsed by
- Says he is endorsed by the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and the Poway Firefighters Association, as reported by the Union-Tribune. San Diego Union-Tribune · Aug 18, 2026
- Campaign website
- peter4poway.com
Where Peter De Hoff stands: positions on the record
Open space1 sourced position
Names expanding open space protections for hillsides, ridgelines and rural character as a priority for the next term.
“One of my priorities for the next term is expanding the open space protections we’ve already secured, further safeguarding Poway’s hillsides, ridgelines and rural character for the long term”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Aug 18, 2026
Development1 sourced position
Says a good development needs community input beyond meeting zoning specifications.
“A good development needs to be more than just compliant with the underlying zoning specifications”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Aug 18, 2026
Permitting1 sourced position
as reported by the Union-Tribune; not a direct quote
Suggested the Development Services Department review permits simultaneously rather than one at a time.
Forum answerSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026
AI data centers1 sourced position
Said the ban takes lessons from Poway's past and translates them into change.
Own statementCity of Poway · Sep 17, 2026
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